2015 GS-10 Pay in Rest of U.S.
GS-10 employees with a duty station in Rest of U.S. earn 14.16% on top of the base GS-10 pay scale. That means a GS-10 Step 1 salary jumps from $46,691 on the base table to $53,302 in Rest of U.S..
2015 GS-10 Pay in Rest of U.S.
Locality-adjusted GS-10 rates for Rest of U.S..
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $53,302 | $2,050.08 | $25.54 | +$6,611 |
| Step 2 | $55,079 | $2,118.42 | $26.39 | +$6,832 |
| Step 3 | $56,855 | $2,186.73 | $27.24 | +$7,052 |
| Step 4 | $58,631 | $2,255.04 | $28.09 | +$7,272 |
| Step 5 | $60,408 | $2,323.38 | $28.94 | +$7,493 |
| Step 6 | $62,184 | $2,391.69 | $29.80 | +$7,713 |
| Step 7 | $63,960 | $2,460.00 | $30.65 | +$7,933 |
| Step 8 | $65,737 | $2,528.35 | $31.50 | +$8,154 |
| Step 9 | $67,513 | $2,596.65 | $32.35 | +$8,374 |
| Step 10 | $69,289 | $2,664.96 | $33.20 | +$8,594 |
2015 GS-10 pay table for Rest of U.S.
Each step below already includes the 14.16% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-10 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $53,302 | $2,050.08 | $25.54 | +$6,611 |
| Step 2 | $55,079 | $2,118.42 | $26.39 | +$6,832 |
| Step 3 | $56,855 | $2,186.73 | $27.24 | +$7,052 |
| Step 4 | $58,631 | $2,255.04 | $28.09 | +$7,272 |
| Step 5 | $60,408 | $2,323.38 | $28.94 | +$7,493 |
| Step 6 | $62,184 | $2,391.69 | $29.80 | +$7,713 |
| Step 7 | $63,960 | $2,460.00 | $30.65 | +$7,933 |
| Step 8 | $65,737 | $2,528.35 | $31.50 | +$8,154 |
| Step 9 | $67,513 | $2,596.65 | $32.35 | +$8,374 |
| Step 10 | $69,289 | $2,664.96 | $33.20 | +$8,594 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Rest of U.S. pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-10 in Rest of U.S.: what to expect
Senior technician and supervisory positions, and full-performance roles in a handful of occupations such as Border Patrol and IT.
For 2015, the Rest of U.S. pay area adds a 14.16% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-10 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.
Qualifications and career path
Minimum qualifications. One year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level, plus agency-specific requirements.
Promotion path. Promoted to GS-11 after one year of creditable experience in grade.
The rough military equivalent for GS-10 is O-4 Major, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-10 in Rest of U.S.
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Rest of U.S. earns roughly $2,050 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,665. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.
Note. This is the archived 2015 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 Rest of U.S. page.
Other grades in Rest of U.S.
GS-10 in Rest of U.S. questions
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How much does a GS-10 make in Rest of U.S.?
In 2015, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Rest of U.S. earns $53,302 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $69,289. This is 14.16% higher than the base GS-10 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in Rest of U.S.?
The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Rest of U.S. in 2015, it is 14.16%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,611 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in Rest of U.S.?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in Rest of U.S. earns roughly $2,050 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.